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Chromolithograpy Printmaking.
THE State of the Art Printmaking Process.

Early master printmaker developed the lithographic color printing process and used it for everything from brilliantly colored reference book illustrations, to color postcards and children's picture books from the mid 1800s up to the early 1900s.

This costly and labor extensive printing process is explained here in 12 steps (in German.)

The process of Lithography involves the application of 12 different pattern templates, each using 12 different color chromium inks; one precisely layered on top of the other, resulting in a breathtaking; almost photographic quality image. Chromium ink is metallic based and it shimmers in the light.

'1906 Lithograph Printmaking Explained' is in glorious perfect condition, captured in cool earth-tone colors of greens, russet, gold, rose and aqua over a background of creamy white, all done in the most costly chromium inks available back in the day.

This antique litho is PERFECT; smooth and flat with crisp edges and corners and almost no tanning at all; remarkable condition for 104 year old paper! It's still covered with it's vellum tissuepaper guard.

This breathtaking full color illustration measures 6" x 9.5" and it'll come to your door safe and sound by way of the USPS in a bendproof mailer.

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